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Biden drops out of 2024 election, endorses Harris

Biden drops out of 2024 election, endorses Harris

Joe Biden on Sunday dropped out of the US presidential election and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's new nominee, in a stunning move that upends an already extraordinary 2024 race for the White House.

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Yemen's Huthis vow major retaliation for Israeli port strike

Yemen's Huthis vow major retaliation for Israeli port strike

Yemen's Huthi rebels on Sunday promised a "huge" retaliation against Israel for a deadly strike on the port of Hodeida, as regional fallout widens from months of war in Gaza.

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Schauffele eyes career slam after British Open triumph

Schauffele eyes career slam after British Open triumph

Xander Schauffele is dreaming of a career grand slam after claiming the British Open to clinch his second major title just two months after he broke his duck.

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Russia says captured two villages in east Ukraine

Russia says captured two villages in east Ukraine

Russia said Sunday its forces had captured two frontline villages in Ukraine, Andriivka in the eastern Lugansk region and Pishchane in the northeast Kharkiv region.

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Universal's 'Twisters' storms to top of N.America box office

Universal's 'Twisters' storms to top of N.America box office

Universal's weather thriller "Twisters" spun up a huge maiden weekend, earning an estimated $80.5 million to top the North American box office, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Sunday.

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Rose says British Open run 'increases hunger'

Rose says British Open run 'increases hunger'

Justin Rose said finishing joint second at the British Open on Sunday had increased his desire to secure another major title as he enters his mid-40s -- more than a decade after he won his first.

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Pogacar hails 'golden age' after securing third Tour de France title

Pogacar hails 'golden age' after securing third Tour de France title

Tadej Pogacar hailed a new "golden age" for cycling after securing a third Tour de France title on Sunday to add to his 2020 and 2021 triumphs.

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'Calm' Schauffele wins British Open to collect second major

'Calm' Schauffele wins British Open to collect second major

Xander Schauffele said a "sense of calm" helped him win the British Open on Sunday as the American claimed his second major just two months after triumphing at the PGA Championship.

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Biden drops out of 2024 election race, endorses Harris

Biden drops out of 2024 election race, endorses Harris

Joe Biden on Sunday dropped out of the US presidential election and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's new nominee, in a stunning move that upends the 2024 race for the White House.

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What happens after Biden exit?

What happens after Biden exit?

US President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he was withdrawing from the presidential race against challenger Donald Trump, following a dismal debate performance and flagging polling numbers.

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